Articles tagged under: nitrogen
Feeding the Crop
Published April 30, 2023
Mosaic Senior Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch is reminding farmers to have their crop nutrition plan in place. "Growers can put this crop in in a short short period of time," said Koch. "As a matter of fact, they can…A ‘Unique’ Seed Treatment
Published April 26, 2023
Verdesian Life Sciences Technical Development Manager Kurt Seevers says accolade is an interesting liquid application that can enhance crop growth that's a pre-living nitrogen fixture. "It inhabits the soil around the roots instead of the plants and takes the nitrogen…Stick to the Basics
Published January 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says there are ways to save money on fertilizer. "Focus on the basics; nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur." Due to the drought, nitrogen levels in the soil were higher than normal."The residual soil nitrate…Fall Nitrogen Application Restricted in Portions of MN
Published August 22, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen application are restricted or prohibited in some areas of the state. The state's Ground Water Protection Rule restriction begins September 1. A map of the fall nitrogen…Fertilizer Timing is Important
Published August 22, 2022
Before making a fertilizer purchase, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock wants farmers to know what the fields need. Soil test right after the combine moves through the field. "Obviously, a key part of that fall fertilizer program is the soil…Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential
Published May 6, 2022
With the high cost of nitrogen and a delay in spring planting, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen encourages farmers to match nitrogen to yield potential. Especially in the northern Red River Valley. "On our nitrogen calculator, we have high…Don’t Let ‘Group Think’ Take Over the Fertilizer Decision
Published January 27, 2022
With product shortages and supply chain interruptions, rational decisions can become irrational. AgroLiquid Sales Strategy Lead Galynn Beer encourages farmers to do the math and not let emotion take over. "You get people competing for tight supplies and it can…Digital Tools Available to Make Fertilizer Decision
Published December 30, 2021
With the high nitrogen costs, there may be opportunities to feed the crop pre-plant versus an in-season application. Pioneer Granular Area Digital Lead Anthony Lackore says nitrogen modeling tools are available to help growers make these decisions. "We have live…High Levels of Nitrates Left in Fields This Fall
Published October 18, 2021
There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…